12 ton shop press

8/7/2019 12 TON SHOP PRESS

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12 ton shop press33497set up and operating instructions

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Cop ri ht 2009 b Harbor Frei ht Tools . All ri hts reserved. No portion of this manual or an artworkcontained herein ma be reproduced in an shape or form without the e press written consent of Harbor Frei ht Tools. Dia rams within this manual ma not be drawn proportionall . Due to continuinimprovements, actual product ma differ sli htl from the product described herein. Tools re uired for assembl and service ma not be included.

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warnin s and precautions, assembl ,operatin , inspection, maintenance andcleanin procedures. Write the productsserial number in the back of the manualnear the assembl dia ram (or monthand ear of purchase if product has nonumber). Keep this manual and thereceipt in a safe and dr place for futurereference.

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while operatin the tool increases therisk of injury to persons.

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Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

increases the risk of injury to personsas a result of bein cau ht in movinparts.

d v . K c.f b .Proper footin and balanceenables better control of the tool inune pected situations.

u f y q .d. Wear heav -dut work loves durin use.Non-skid safet shoes and a hardhat must be used for the applicableconditions.

a w y w y .e. Wear ANSI-approved safet o les,heav -dut work loves, and steel-toe work boots durin set up and/or use.

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d f .a. Use thecorrect tool for the application. Thecorrect tool will do the job better andsafer at the rate for which the tool isdesi ned.

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.A tool isdan erous in the hands of untrainedusers.

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If dama ed, have the tool servicedbefore usin . Man accidents arecaused b poorl maintained tools.There is a risk of burstin if the tool isdama ed.

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Maintain labels and nameplates1.

on the Shop Press. These carrimportant safet information. If unreadable or missin , contactHarbor Frei ht Tools for areplacement.

Keep hands awa from arbor plates2.and press pin durin use.


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Do not move workpiece while3.compressed.

Release load before service or 4.maintenance.

Bolt to oor before use.5.Keep area under arbor plates clear.6.If arbor plates rest on obstruction(i.e., bolt, debris, etc.), it creates anuneven press, causin e cess stressand possible breaka e.

Do not stand directl in front of the7.press when loaded. Do not leave thepress unattended when loaded.

Avoid off-center loads. Do not8.operate if workpiece tilts or bindsdurin compression.

STOP and release compression9.if ou suspect imminent structuralfailure. If safe, inspect thorou hl andreposition before proceedin .

Do not compress sprin s or other 10.elastic objects. They could disengage

hazardousl .Keep b standers out of work area.11.

12 Ton Limit. Do not operate the12.hydraulic jack beyond rated capacity.

Inspect before ever use; do not use13.if parts are loose or dama ed.

Jack service must be performed14.only by quali ed repair personnel.

Service or maintenance performed bunquali ed personnel could result ina risk of injury.

When servicing a jack, use only15.identical replacement parts - refer toattached, product-speci c parts listand dia ram. Follow instructions in

the Inspection, Maintenance, AndCleanin section of this manual.Use of unauthorized parts or failure tofollow maintenance instructions macreate a risk of injury.

Onl use with accessories rated to16.handle the forces e erted b this tooldurin operation. Other accessoriesnot desi ned for the forces eneratedma break and forcefull launchpieces.

Use only with bottle jack included17.with this press.

Industrial applications must follow18.

OSHA re uirements.

This product is not a to . Keep it out19.of reach of children.

The warnin s, precautions,20.and instructions discussed inthis instruction manual cannotcover all possible conditions andsituations that ma occur. It mustbe understood b the operator that

common sense and caution arefactors which cannot be built into thisproduct, but must be supplied b theoperator.

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speciFicationsMa imumCapacit

12 Tons(24,000 pounds)

Oil T pe H draulic Oil

n : For additional information re ardinthe parts listed in the followin pa es,refer to the Assembl Dia ram near the end of this manual.

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When unpackin , make sure that theitem is intact and undama ed. If an partsare missin or broken, please call Harbor Frei ht Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soonas possible.

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Jack Plate (6)

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Bottle Jack (9)

Arbor Plates (4)

Press Apron (3)

Upri ht (5)

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Usin the Components photo (left)and the Parts List and Dia ram near the end of the manual, la out andidentif all pieces before assembl .

Have a helper hold the Upri hts (5)verticall , and hold them stead untilthe Spreader (2) and Base Supports(1) are secured in place.

Upri hts (5)

Base Supports (1)

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Bolts (13)

Nuts (12)

Nuts (12)

Spreader (2)

1. Slide each Base Support (1) under the Upri hts (5), and place theSpreader (2) between them, asshown above. Line up the bolt holesand insert the Bolts (13) throu hthe Spreader, Base Supports and


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Upri hts, then secure in place withthe Nuts (12).

Determine where ou want to use2.the Press. Check to ensure that theUpri hts are perpendicular to theBase Supports, then bolt to the oor (See Mountin to the Floor - pa e 7).

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Bolts (15)

Nuts (16)

Upri hts (5)

Jack Rin Header (10)

3. Ali n the holes on the Jack RinHeader (10) with the holes in thetop of the Upri hts (5) and secure inplace with the Bolts (15) and Nuts(16). Check that the assembl issquare then nish tightening bolts.

F 3Pins (11)

Upri ht (5) Press Apron (3)

4. Slide the Support Pins (11) into the

holes in the Upri hts (5).n : For set-up, position the Support

Pins at least several holes down fromthe top holes in the Upri hts so ouhave room to place the Jack Plate(6). You can re-adjust the placementof the Press Apron after assembl .

An le the Press Apron (3) so therails of the Press Apron straddle theUpri hts, then lower into place sothe Press Apron rests on the SupportPins.

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Jack Plate (6)E e Bolts (7)

Nuts (14)

5. Insert the E e Bolts (7) into the holesin the Jack Plate (6) and secure inplace with the Nuts (14).

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Jack Plate (6)Upri ht (5)

6. Place the Arbor Plates (4) on thePress Apron. An le the Jack Plate (6) the same

wa ou placed the Press Apron andslide it down the Press Frame so itrests on the Arbor Plates.


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BottleJack(9)

Sprin s (8)

Jack Rin Header (10)

E e Bolts (7)

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7. Bleed the Bottle Jack (see Bleedinthe Bottle Jack below) and makesure it is full collapsed. Han theSprin s (8) on the bars of the JackRin Header (10). Place the BottleJack (9) on the center of the JackPlate (6). Slide the Jack Plate up theJack Rin Header (10) so the BottleJack Saddle ts in the bracket (center underside of top of Header). Hook theSprin s (8) into the E e Bolts (7) tosecure the Bottle Jack/Jack Plate inplace.

m F To mount the Shop Press, with1.assistance, move the unit to thelocation where it is to be used. If needed, drill four 1/2 diameter mountin holes in the feet and use asa template to mark the spots wherefour 1/2 diameter holes will be drilledin the concrete or wood oor. Checkfor an hidden wirin or cables and

adjust the location for the holes asneeded. Then, temporaril set theShop Press aside.

Use a masonr drill bit to drill the2.four 1/2 diameter holes (about 3-4deep) into the concrete. Make sure to

blow out the concrete dust from thedrilled holes.

Set the Shop Press back to the3.location where it is to be used, andali n the four 1/2 diameter mountinholes in its feet with the four pre-drilled 1/2 holes in the concrete or wood. Then use four minimum 3lon , 1/2 diameter, concrete anchor bolts or la bolts (not included)to secure the Shop Press to theconcrete or wood oor.

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Handle (17) ElevatinScrew(some models)

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important! Before rst use, checkfor proper h draulic oil level in theJack. Then thorou hl test the Jackfor proper operation prior to its actualuse. If the Jack appears not to be

workin properl , it ma be necessarto bleed its h draulic s stem of e cess air. To bleed the Bottle Jack:

Remove the Oil Filler Plu . Insert1.the slot on the lower portionof the Handle over the ValveRelease Screw. Turn the Handle


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counterclockwise to close the ValveRelease Screw.

Insert the Handle into the Plun er/2.Fulcrum Assembl . Appl pressureto the Saddle, and pump the Handle

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Check the Oil Fill Hole and, if 3.necessar , top off the Oil Fill Holewith h draulic oil.

Replace the Oil Filler Plu .4.

Test the Jack several times before5.puttin into use. If, after pur in ,the Jack still does not appear to be

workin properl , do not use theJack until it has been repaired b aquali ed service technician.

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The Shop Press can be used for a variet of functions includinelectric motor and armaturerepair, installation and removal of pressure tted parts such as gears

and bearin s, and bendin or strai htenin of metal. Care shouldbe taken in set up and operation of the Shop Press to avoid dama e or injury.

To operate the Shop Press:

Use the Support Pins (11) to adjust1.the hei ht of the Press Apron (3).

n : The Press Apron should be in thehi hest position possible with theworkpiece as close as possible to theram of the Jack Plate (6).

Place the item to press between the2.Arbor Plates (4).

Warning: Make sure there is noobstruction (such as a stra bolt or debris) under the Arbor Plates. Suchitems create an uneven surfacewhich can cause the Arbor Plates to

break under pressure.Warning: When pressin two items

to ether, the items must be linedup verticall . If not, one item maforcefully eject itself sideways fromthe unit.

Using the Jack Handle (17), jack3.down the Jack Plate until the ramof the Jack Plate contacts our workpiece. Make sure if ou arepressin two items to ether, that theare in vertical ali nment. Continue tooperate the Handle to press the workpiece.

When the task is completed, be4.careful when releasin Jack pressure.For safet , remove the Handle, thenuse the Handle to slowl turn theValve Release Screw on the Jack,allowin the Jack Plate to rise.

Warning: After pressin , durin therelease process the Jack ma rise

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and Bottle Jack. Check for broken,cracked, or bent parts, loose or missin parts, and an condition thatma affect the proper operation of theproduct. If a problem occurs, havethe problem corrected before further use. d q .

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With the Jack full lowered, unhooka.the Sprin s from the E e Bolts andremove the Jack from the ShopPress.

Remove the Oil Filler Plu .b.

Tip the Bottle Jack to allow the oldc.h draulic oil to drain out of the unit

completel , and dispose of the oldh draulic oil in accordance with localre ulations.

Completely ll the unit with a highd.ualit h draulic oil (not included)

until the oil just begins to run out of the Oil Fill Hole.

Reinstall the Oil Filler Plu .e.

Clean with a clean cloth usin af.deter ent or mild solvent.

Replace the Bottle Jack onto the.Shop Press (See step 7 under Assembl ).


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parts list & assemBlY diagram

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p d Q y10 Jack Rin Header 111 Support Pin 212 Nut M10 4

13 Bolt M10 30 414 Nut M8 415 Bolt M12 110 416 Nut M12 417 Handle 1


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limited 90 daY WarrantYHarbor Frei ht Tools Co. makes ever effort to assure that its products meet hi h

ualit and durabilit standards, and warrants to the ori inal purchaser that this productis free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 da s from thedate of purchase. This warrant does not appl to dama e due directl or indirectl ,to misuse, abuse, ne li ence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,criminal activit , improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,contin ent, special or conse uential dama es arisin from the use of our product.

Some states do not allow the e clusion or limitation of incidental or conse uentialdama es, so the above limitation of e clusion ma not appl to ou. THIS WARRANTyIS ExPRESSLy IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ExPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDINg THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITy AND FITNESS.

To take advanta e of this warrant , the product or part must be returned to uswith transportation char es prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an e planation of thecomplaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veri es the defect, wewill either repair or replace the product at our election or we ma elect to refund thepurchase price if we cannot readil and uickl provide ou with a replacement. We willreturn repaired products at our e pense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that

the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warrant , then ou mustbear the cost of returnin the product.

This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich var from state to state.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 (800) 444-3353

please read the FolloWing careFullYTHE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLyDIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER ORDISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER THATHE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS

qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANy PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLy STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULDBE UNDERTAKEN By CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE BUyER. THEBUyER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITy ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THEORIgINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISINg OUT OF HIS OR HERINSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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